After the video of torture circulated... an official investigation into the case of the child Ibrahim Al-Sateef.

Social media platforms circulated a shocking video showing an orphaned child named Ibrahim Khalil Al-Sateef, not older than eight years, being subjected to severe physical torture inside a house in the Nile Street neighborhood in Hama city, near Bilal roundabout.

The video sparked widespread anger and immediate demands for investigation and accountability of the perpetrators.

Ibrahim lives with his uncle Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Sateef, known as "Abu Asad," who had previous connections with security authorities, according to local sources.

The child was subjected to repeated violations inside the house, while his older sister (13 years old) was temporarily placed in an orphanage before being returned to the same family, highlighting a flaw in the alternative care system.

Hama Governor Abdul Rahman Al-Sahyan confirmed through the "X" platform the precise monitoring of the incident, directing the relevant authorities to conduct an immediate investigation and verify the video's authenticity and the incident's location, emphasizing the necessity of punishing the perpetrator if the facts are proven, reaffirming the governorate's commitment to protecting children from all forms of violence.

According to local sources, the child was transferred to the hospital for necessary treatment and care, and his uncle, who appeared in the video torturing him, has been arrested and is currently under investigation.

Reactions on social media included launching a campaign under the hashtag #Save_Ibrahim, during which activists called for the establishment of an independent committee to review the conditions of orphaned children and to hold accountable anyone who allowed or overlooked these violations, highlighting significant gaps in monitoring mechanisms for foster families.

This tragedy revealed a serious flaw in the child care system in Syria, where many children live in conditions that endanger their safety, amidst a real absence of oversight and accountability, reopening the file of child protection necessitating urgent and genuine steps.

Investigations are still ongoing, with anticipation of the measures that will ensure children's right to protection and care, warning against the recurrence of these crimes in the future if the root of the problem is not addressed.